206 Echo Canyon Rd Des Moines, NM 88518

Tucked away at the end of a secluded road in the rugged canyon country of northeast New Mexico, Elk Canyon Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a large, well-blocked recreational and hunting property. Known for its outstanding big game hunting, the ranch provides direct access to trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear in some of the most productive country the Northeast has to offer. With no easements, excellent water resources, diverse terrain, and world-class hunting opportunities, this 3,116.25 acre ranch is the kind of place that rarely hits the market.

Rolling grasslands blend with rugged canyons and mesa tops, providing exceptional wildlife habitat and ample forage for livestock. The ranch includes a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that balances rustic atmosphere with modern comfort-an ideal headquarters for enjoying everything the property has to offer-along with a barn, backup generator, and water storage tank for added security and functionality.

Historically operated as a working cattle ranch, Elk Canyon Ranch still offers abundant grasslands and water infrastructure to support livestock. Beyond ranching and recreation, the property's size, privacy, and habitat diversity make it a true four-species ranch, supporting trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear-offering both immediate enjoyment and long-term legacy value.
Property Attributes
Total Acreage: 3,116.25 acres
120 acres of landlocked New Mexico State Land
Elevation: 5,120 ft. - 5,480 ft.
End-of-the-road access ensures privacy and seclusion
No easements - fully controlled access
Ample grasslands for grazing and wildlife forage
Vegetation: native grasses, scrub oak, sage, mountain mahogany, cholla, and pinons
Multiple ponds, playas, dirt tanks, and wells provide abundant water
Excellent internal road system
Surrounded by large ranches for privacy and minimal hunting pressure
Improvements
2,147 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin
2-car attached garage
24kw Generac backup generator
73 ft. x 44 ft. barn - versatile for equipment, vehicles, and gear storage
Corrals
Water storage tank
Historic rock house near main residence (needs work)
Hunting
Located in GMU 58, one of New Mexico's most desirable big game units, Elk Canyon Ranch qualifies for over-the-counter tags, offering unmatched hunting opportunities.

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Turkey, Bear, Mountain Lion

Private land over-the-counter licenses:

Elk (through ranch code)
Deer
Pronghorn (with cap)
Bear (quota, Zone 6)
Mountain Lion (quota)
Turkey
Recreation
1 hr. to Clayton Lake State Park (fishing, boating, water recreation)
1 hr. 14 min. to Capulin Volcano National Monument
1 hr. 43 min. to Sugarite Canyon State Park
1 hr. 43 min. to NRA Whittington Center (33,300 acres, 25 ranges)
3 hrs. 2 min. to Angel Fire Ski Resort
Location
1 hr. 3 min. to Des Moines, NM
1 hr. 12 min. to Clayton, NM
1 hr. 38 min. to Raton, NM
1 hr. 45 min. to Raton Municipal Airport
4 hrs. 38 min. to Albuquerque International Sunport